Open Access Community Broadband NetworkNorthern New Mexico

G ENERAL N ET WORK I NFORMATI ON U PDATE

S CI ENCE, T ECHNOLOGY A ND T EL ECOMMUNICATI ONS COMMI T TEE

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Background

A regional economic development plan was developed for Northern New Mexico which identified high-speed broadband as a priority.

Federal funding for broadband became available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Local and tribal governments in Northern New Mexico worked together to submit applications for broadband funding.

$10.6 million grant to construct REDI NET--a broadband network for Northern New Mexico. Project cost = $13.5 mm leverage additional $60+ mm for north central New Mexico region. Leverage = $, community partnerships, local resources

Construction began on the REDI Net project and concluded September 2013. 140+miles of fiber with Point Of Presence facilities (major interconnects). Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) adopted

Grant close out. Operations of network begun and provision of services to community anchor institutions and ISPs (las mile service providers). Development and alignment of network integration to support opportunities for public safety, education, health care and economic development.

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2007

2008

2009-10

Aug 2010

June 2011 –September 2013

2014 - Present

Coverage area:Northern New Mexico

Interconnects with Kit Carson Electric Coop

140+miles of fiber built

Primarily traditional, tribal and rural communities

Spans currently 4 local and 4 tribal governments geographic area

National lab and urban areas

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CURRENT status

(picture: REDI Net Ribbon Cutting 8/16/2013 Senator Tom Udall and Congressman Ben R. Lujan in attendance )

Initial network construction completed

Network operational effective 2/1/13

~ 70 institutions active; 9 ISPs approved

Developing asset management, network expansion and sector alignments—public safety, education, health care and economic development

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REDI Net: focus 1 High-Speed Broadband Network

2 Community Owned and Managed

3 Middle Mile Backbone--Connects institutions and providers

4 Open Access--Choice of providers for homes and businesses

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Community approach—operational stage

Education

Economic Development

Health Care

Public Safety

Water Resources Management

Energy Development

Technology Transfer

Innovation

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Long term sustainability

Planning and Assessment

Asset Management

Partnerships

Innovation

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Long term sustainability—partnerships

Existing public and private partnerships:

• City of Espanola

• Los Alamos County

• North Central NM Economic Dev. District (State)

• Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh

• Pueblo of Pojoaque

• Pueblo of Santa Clara

• Pueblo of Tesuque

• Rio Arriba County

• Santa Fe County

• Pueblo of San Ildefonso

• Kit Carson Electric Coop

• Jemez Mountains Electric Coop

• Plateau Telecommunications Coop

• DOE/Los Alamos National Lab

• Northern New Mexico College

• State of New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DOIT)

Recognize capacity and seek complementary partnerships:

• University of New Mexico

• Bureau of Reclamation

• Other local, tribal, state, federal agencies

• Private sector partnerships

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Long term sustainability—innovation

Existing baseline activitiesISP

Community Anchor Institutions

Pro forma and performance

Enterprise approach and innovation:Sustainable business model—emphasis

on tele-health, education, public safety and economic development

Reinvestment

Collaborations and integration with other infrastructure—civil, social and

green/natural

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FY16 Work Plan and CurrentEfforts--highlightsPublic SafetyParticipation with First Net/DoIT

Assist tribal and local jurisdictions in assessment and development of resources/strategies

Education Collaboration with NM Public School

Facilities Authority

Enhance coordination with Higher Ed partners. local and tribal entities to leverage potential investment and network development

HealthcareFurther coordination with telehealth

and telemedicine

Continue work with NM Broadband Program on asset assessment

Economic Development Continue to work with state

stakeholders to address ongoing gaps and investment, including participation with interim jobs council

Assist local and regional communities in broadband service offerings, including active participation with ISPs

Outreach

Increase activities in outreach

Other:

PRC broadband task force

Managed services as potential offering

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Discussion & Questions

Thank You!www.redinetnm.org

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FOR MORE INFORMATION,

CONTACT:

Duncan SillGeneral Manager

505-395-2676

duncans@redinetnm.org